North Coast News
- Puerto Plata seeks greater tourism support to upgrade historic center 02/11/2026Puerto Plata.- Former Deputy Tourism Minister Julio Almonte has urged the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) to increase its investment in Puerto Plata, calling for improvements to the city’s historic center and boardwalk […]
- New Port Samaná Cruise Terminal set to open November 24 29/10/2026Samaná.- The new Port Samaná cruise terminal is scheduled to begin operations on November 24, with authorities projecting approximately 230,000 cruise visitors in 2027, rising to 540,000 in 2028 and reaching one […]
- Woman arrested and another suspect pursued in the kidnapping of a German citizen in Puerto Plata 24/10/2026According to preliminary investigations, the woman had been in a romantic relationship with the foreigner for approximately six months, a circumstance that, according to what she told investigators, made it easier for […]
- Swimming banned at Puerto Plata beaches due to dangerous sea conditions 23/10/2026The Puerto Plata Prevention, Mitigation and Response Committee (CPMR) has placed red flags on beaches along the province’s Atlantic coast due to dangerous sea conditions caused by a swell, including strong waves […]
- Former Pawa plane in Miches to be transformed into restaurant and bar 19/10/2026The VOLAVILLE project in Miches, El Seibo, which planned to transform decommissioned Pawa Dominicana aircraft into luxury villas, will no longer operate as originally envisioned due to the high cost of renovating […]
- 11 cruise ships bring 45,627 passengers to Dominican Republic 19/10/2026The Dominican Republic’s cruise tourism sector recorded strong activity between October 12 and 15, when the ports of Puerto Plata and Pedernales received 11 cruise ships carrying 45,627 passengers, according to Dominican […]
- Canadian and South American tourists underpin Puerto Plata’s growth 11/10/2026The Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata continues to grow, with new airlines connecting the Dominican terminal to key tourist source markets. After that, Carlos Rodolí, director of the Airports North […]
- Government to transform cruise ship departure zone into Puerto Plata terminal 10/10/2026The Minister of the Presidency, José Ignacio Paliza, together with the Executive Unit for the Readaptation of Neighborhoods and Environments (URBE), is working on an urban transformation project that would directly impact […]
- Government develops plan to transform area around Taíno Bay Cruise Terminal 08/10/2026Puerto Plata.- The Dominican government is developing a proposed urban transformation project around the Taíno Bay Cruise Terminal in Puerto Plata, aimed at improving public spaces, pedestrian access, and connectivity between the […]
- Puerto Plata bids farewell to first Disney Cruise Ship with fireworks 07/10/2026Puerto Plata.- The Disney Dream cruise ship made its first-ever visit to the Dominican Republic on Tuesday, October 6, docking at the Taíno Bay cruise terminal in Puerto Plata and marking a […]
Tourism
- Dominican Republic to host UN Tourism General Assembly in 2027 04/11/2026Spain.- President Luis Abinader highlighted the Dominican Republic’s opportunity to showcase its tourism sector and attract new investment when it hosts the 27th UN Tourism General Assembly in 2027. During a bilateral […]
- Monseñor Nouel to host 31st Ecotourism and Production Fair 04/11/2026Bonao.- Monseñor Nouel will host the XXXI Ecotourism and Production Fair and the first Water Fair from November 5 to 15, bringing together cultural, scientific, productive and environmental initiatives from the Dominican […]
- Cabo Rojo welcomes two cruise ships with nearly 5,800 passengers 02/11/2026Pedernales.- The Cabo Rojo cruise terminal in Pedernales received two international cruise ships on Monday, bringing approximately 5,771 passengers and 2,264 crew members to the southern Dominican province. The vessels were Royal […]
- Tourism Minister inaugurates renovated Anacaona Park in Constanza 02/11/2026Tourism Minister David Collado inaugurated the renovated Anacaona Park in Constanza, La Vega province, following an investment of RD$29.3 million aimed at improving public spaces and strengthening the municipality’s tourism appeal. The […]
- Air Transat will bring more Canadian tourists to Puerto Plata with year-round flights 31/10/2026Air Transat announced that it will operate its Puerto Plata route year-round to strengthen its vacation package offerings from Canada to the Dominican Republic. The service to this northern tourist destination will […]
